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Kidnappers demand N100m for Ogun woman’s freedom

The family of a woman, Olayinka Oremade, who was reportedly abducted by gunmen in the Alapako/Oyebola area of Ogun State, has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force and the government to intensify efforts to secure her release. The victim was reportedly kidnapped alongside one of her staff members on Friday, August 14, after gunmen allegedly Read More:…

Kidnappers demand N100m for Ogun woman’s freedom

A woman named Olayinka Oremade was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in the Alapako/Oyebola area of Ogun State, along with one of her staff members, on Friday, August 14. According to Punch, her family has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force and the government to secure her release.

The Daily Post Nigeria reports on a separate incident, where a 30-year-old woman, Success Olafemi, was arrested on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after being found with 88 ATM cards belonging to different banks. She was accused of attempting to lure a seven-year-old girl with N200 notes and sachets of Milo tea.

There is no information in the reports about a demand for N100m for Olayinka Oremade's freedom. The reports do not mention any connection between the two incidents.

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